Patterson Companies

Patterson Companies Inc. is a transportation and logistics provider headquartered in Plant City, Florida. Founded in 1985 as Sam Patterson Truck Brokers, the company originally focused on brokering trucks to haul perishable produce. Patterson has since expanded into a full-service 3PL with both brokerage operations and asset-based divisions, including company-owned refrigerated and dry van fleets as well as warehouse and distribution locations.

Patterson offers FTL, LTL, expedited, refrigerated, flatbed, and dry van transportation services. The company handles temperature-controlled shipments (refrigerated and frozen), oversized and overweight freight, heavy equipment, hazardous materials, and fragile cargo. Cross-border service to Mexico and Canada is also available. Patterson serves a range of industries including fresh produce, agriculture, automotive parts, and general consumer goods.

Shippers commonly use Patterson for perishable freight — particularly produce and frozen goods — as well as general dry van and flatbed loads. The company's roots in temperature-controlled hauling make it a strong fit for food shippers, growers, and distributors who need reliable cold chain capacity alongside standard freight services.